assuage

verb

«assuage» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It is used for calming a king's anger, as with Ahasuerus, or for easing grief, as Job's friends ought to have done.

Interpretation. Tradition reads Ahasuerus' calmed anger as part of the Purim story, where God's hand is hidden. Job's words show that real comfort needs kind words and not empty ones.

Meaning

to make a pain, anger or sadness less strong tree →

Examples

Then was the king's wrath assuaged. (Writings EST.7.10, JPS 1917) tree →
Though I speak, my pain is not assuaged; and though I forbear, what am I eased? (Writings JOB.16.6, JPS 1917) tree →
I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips would assuage your grief. (Writings JOB.16.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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